Trash rates going up in Ark City

The City of Arkansas City says it has thoroughly reviewed its waste management operations, considering factors like fuel costs, labor expenses, and equipment repairs. As a result, they are updating their trash rates, effective August 31, 2023. The City of Arkansas City comprehensive fee schedule for commercial sanitation services is available online. The approved comprehensive … Read more

Police raid newspaper office

Police in Marion, Kansas, raided the office of the local newspaper on Friday. Law enforcement with the Marion Police Department and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office took the Marion County Record’s computer file server, computers, phones, and other equipment. Law enforcement said they were investigating an identity theft, and they had a search warrant. The … Read more

PROPOSED SALES TAX

According to ctnewsonline.com, Arkansas City commissioners are undecided about whether to proceed with a ballot for a half-cent street repair sales tax. The city held a town hall meeting in July to inform citizens about the proposed tax that would be dedicated to improving city streets. https://www.ctnewsonline.com/news/article_49206c84-371a-11ee-8a77-ebcc77dff2dc.html

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CLEANUP

According to ctnnewsonline.com, cleanup continues from the major storm that hit Winfield on Saturday morning, with volunteers being requested to help clear debris as utility workers continue to restore power to residents. https://www.ctnewsonline.com/news/article_49206c84-371a-11ee-8a77-ebcc77dff2dc.html

THREE PEOPLE SENT TO AREA HOSPITALS

Three people were sent to area hospitals Tuesday morning after a two-vehicle crash that occurred between Rock and Atlanta. At approximately 9:12 a.m. Tuesday, a 2014 Ford F-150, driven by Jack Titgemeyer, 18, of Manhattan, was traveling north through the intersection of 32nd Road and 151st Road. Titgemeyer failed to stop at the stop sign … Read more

COWLEY COLLEGE ADDS SEVEN NEW INSTRUCTORS

With the fall semester at Cowley College scheduled to begin next week, seven new instructors were joined by vice president of academic affairs Rachel Bates during the new faculty orientation held recently in the Brown Center. Cowley College faculty reported for duty on Aug. 9. A welcome day in-service event is scheduled for Friday, and … Read more

HYDRANT FLUSHING

The City of Arkansas City is continuing its annual fire hydrant flushing program. It will continue by flushing Section 9 on Aug. 8, which contains seven fire hydrants along North Summit Street, between Kansas Avenue and Edgemont Drive. The Environmental Services Department will also begin flushing Section 10 on Aug. 8, which contains 41 fire … Read more

JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TRAFFIC CHANGES

According to ctnnewsonline.com, in an effort to enhance safety and streamline traffic flow around Jefferson Elementary School, The City of Arkansas City has started implementing changes as suggested by a recent traffic study to enhance safety and streamline traffic flow around Jefferson Elementary. The crosswalk will be moved from in front of the main entrance … Read more

FALL SPORTS MEETING

Students (in grades 7-12) who are planning to participate in a fall sport should plan to attend the pre-season sports meeting with a parent/guardian on August 9, 2023, in the Arkansas City High School auditorium. The middle school meeting for 7th and 8th grade athletes will be at 5:30 p.m. and the high school meeting … Read more

REMODELING PROJECT AT FIRE STATION

According to ctnnewsonline.com, the Arkansas City Fire Department has recently outlined plans for a remodeling project of the current fire station, 115 S. D St. The initiative is meant to usher in a new era of efficient and effective emergency response services, further solidifying the department’s commitment to the safety and well-being of our community. … Read more